Monessen Hearth GCUF Series - Manual (Page 9)

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4. Mantel clearances: The canopy supplied with the
unit must be installed. If a combustible mantel is
installed, it must meet the clearance requirements as
shown in Figure 6a. However, if lower mantel height
is desired, refer to page 14 and see Figure 6b.
5. Floor clearance: This inner chamber firebox floor must be installed at least 5" above any combustible flooring mate-
rial, such as carpeting or asphalt tile, which is closer than 14" to the base of the firebox. See Figure 7.
Or
The inner chamber firebox floor may be installed nearer to the floor if a minimum of 14" of noncombustible material
such as slate or marble is installed between the base of the firebox and the combustible flooring. See Figure 8.
Figure 6A - Mantel Clearances
Figure 7 - Minimum Clearance above
Combustible Flooring
Figure 8 - Minimum Clearance above Combustible
Flooring with Non-Combustible Material Installed at
Base of Fireplace
14" Minimum
Can Be
Less than 5" Non-Combustible
Material
Combustible
Material
5" Minimum
CLEARANCES
AND
HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Combustible
material can
contact top
of fi replace.
12"
10"
8"
6"
2 1 /
2
"
12"
16"
19"
21"
23"
Non-combustible
material only if
needed to cover
radiant top face
Figure 6B - Mantel Heights
For Wide Profi le Canopy